RE Quiz #2: Religion and Cosmology

What does cosmology try to answer?

• The history of ancient civilizations

• The origins of life in the Universe

• The importance of rituals

• The practices of modern religions

What is polytheism?

• Belief in one all-powerful God

• Belief in many gods

• Belief in the afterlife

• Belief in nature spirits

What did the Sumerians build to honor their gods?

• Shrines

• Pyramids

• Ziggurats

• Temples

Who was considered the most important god in Egyptian religion?

• Ra

• Anubis

• Osiris

• Horus

What was the purpose of mummification in ancient Egypt?

• To prepare for burial

• To honor the gods

• To preserve the body for the afterlife

• To display wealth

What is a covenant in Judaism?

• A religious festival

• An agreement with God

• A type of prayer

• A holy book

What is the Torah?

• A type of temple

• The Jewish Holy Books

• A form of worship

• A religious leader

What did Egyptian rulers believe about their power?

• It was based on military strength

• It was inherited from their parents

• It was granted by the gods

• It was given by the people

What is dualism in the context of religion?

• The practice of rituals

• Belief in multiple gods

• Belief in one god

• The idea of life after death

What was the significance of the Pyramids in ancient Egypt?

• They were tombs for Pharaohs

• They were places of worship

• They were centers of learning

• They were marketplaces